Coronavirus updates from India and the world: Total number of positive cases in India rises to 46,433

As India's COVID-19 fight entered its third phase on Monday with considerable relaxations in the lockdown curbs, the government said a record high number of 1,074 patients recovered from the deadly virus infection in the last 24 hours but cautioned that the restrictions can be reimposed if there is any complacency in following the containment and social distancing norms.

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5 May 2020, 09:18 AM

24 people have tested positive for COVID19 in Indian Army’s Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi. Results of more patients in the hospital are awaited: Army sources

5 May 2020, 09:16 AM

66 new positive cases of COVID19 and 5 deaths reported today in the state. Total number of cases rise to 3,127 with 82 deaths. Actives cases in the state are 1,581: Rajasthan Health Department

5 May 2020, 09:15 AM

I want that liquor shops should be allowed to open, I am against online delivery. The final decision will be taken in the State Cabinet meeting that will be held in a day or two: Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Punjab Cabinet Minister

5 May 2020, 03:37 AM

Total number of positive cases in India rises to 46,433

Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 46433 including 32134 active cases, 12727 cured/discharged/migrated and 1568 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

5 May 2020, 02:25 AM

New case in Odisha, total stands at 170

One more #COVID19 positive case reported in Odisha. The total number of positive cases in the state is now at 170, including 109 active cases, 60 recovered cases & 1 death: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/kJDvaPNGwh

Three ships sent to evacuate Indians from the Maldives and UAE: Defence Official

India has sent three naval ships to evacuate its citizens stranded in the Maldives and UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a defence spokesperson told PTI in the early hours on Tuesday. INS Jalashwa deployed off Mumbai coast, along with INS Magar, diverted for Maldives on Monday night, he said. While INS Shardul diverted to Dubai to evacuate the expatriates, the spokesperson added. The three ships will return to Kochi, he said.